Nowadays everyone watches videos on YouTube, but when ads appear in between, the fun gets spoiled a bit, isn’t it? YouTube Premium has an option through which you can watch videos without ads, but it is a bit expensive. Now YouTube is coming up with a new cheap plan named YouTube Premium Lite and this plan is being tested in the US. In this post, we will tell you what this plan is, how it will work and whether it is right for you or not.
What is YouTube Premium Lite?
YouTube Premium Lite is a cheaper version of YouTube Premium, in which you will get only one thing – Ads-Free Videos. This means that if you watch any video on YouTube (except music videos), then ads will not appear in it. This plan is for those people who are only bothered by YouTube ads and do not need other Premium features like background play or offline downloads.
Where is this plan being tested?
The YouTube Premium Lite plan was previously being tested in some European countries like Belgium, Netherlands and Nordic countries. Now according to a Bloomberg report, this plan is also being tested in the US. YouTube is bringing this plan because many users just want to avoid ads without paying for extra features.
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What will you get in YouTube Premium Lite?
If you are wondering what you will get in this plan, then here are all the features:
| Feature | YouTube Premium Lite | YouTube Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Ads-Free Videos | ✅ | ✅ |
| Background Play | ❌ | ✅ |
| Offline Downloads | ❌ | ✅ |
| YouTube Music | ❌ | ✅ |
| Price (Approx) | $7-9/month | $13.99/month |
As shown in the table, YouTube Premium Lite is only for Ads-Free Videos and does not provide any extra feature.
Why will there be Ads on Music Videos?
You must be wondering that if YouTube Premium Lite is removing ads, then why will there be ads in music videos? This is because YouTube Music has a different subscription model which is only for music lovers. If you want to watch music videos without ads, then you will have to take YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium.
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Is this plan right for you?
If you only want to watch normal videos like podcasts, how-to videos, vlogs and funny clips without ads, then YouTube Premium Lite is a good option. But if you listen to music or like to download videos offline, then you will have to take full YouTube Premium.
Pricing and Availability
YouTube has not yet announced the official pricing of this plan, but according to reports, this plan can be from $7 to $9. This will be about 40-50% cheaper than the normal YouTube Premium.
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Conclusion
YouTube Premium Lite is a good option for those who are only bothered by ads and do not need other premium features. This plan can be available very soon for US users and if its price is right then it can become very popular.
What do you think, is YouTube Premium Lite a good option or do you prefer to take full YouTube Premium? Please do tell us your opinion in the comments.
